1991
Repetitive firing properties of putative dopamine-containing neurons in vitro: regulation by an apamin-sensitive Ca2+-activated K+ conductance
Shepard P, Bunney B. Repetitive firing properties of putative dopamine-containing neurons in vitro: regulation by an apamin-sensitive Ca2+-activated K+ conductance. Experimental Brain Research 1991, 86: 141-150. PMID: 1756785, DOI: 10.1007/bf00231048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAction potentialsPutative dopamine-containing neuronsEffects of apaminDopamine-containing neuronsIntracellular recording techniquesPost-spike afterhyperpolarizationRepetitive firing propertiesTypes of Ca2Apamin-sensitive Ca2Adaptive neuronal responsesZona compactaSubstantia nigraBath applicationInhibitory periodNeuronal responsesAfterhyperpolarizationApaminFiring propertiesRecording techniquesCellular mechanismsElectroresponsive propertiesFrequency adaptationSelective inhibitorInterspike intervalsNeurons
1988
Effects of apamin on the discharge properties of putative dopamine-containing neurons in vitro
Shepard P, Bunney B. Effects of apamin on the discharge properties of putative dopamine-containing neurons in vitro. Brain Research 1988, 463: 380-384. PMID: 3196925, DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(88)90414-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDopamine-containing neuronsPutative dopamine-containing neuronsEffects of apaminCalcium-activated potassium conductanceCalcium-activated potassium channelsBrain slice preparationApamin administrationSubstantia nigraSlice preparationNeuronal excitabilityBursting activityPotassium conductancePotassium channelsNeuronsSelective inhibitorApaminRegular activitiesExcitabilityAdministrationNigra